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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.44, 1,689.59 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.44, 1,689.59 and 356.94 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.44 : 1,689.59 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.44/1,689.59 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.44x = 1,689.59 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.44x = 603,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,083.15/1,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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